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Outdoor seating area
Artwork in dining area
Turkey Reuben (coleslaw instead of sauerkraut)
Mushroom-Barley Grain Bowl
Cafeteria items
Cafeteria items
Mushroom Cheesesteak
Goat cheese pizza and rocket salad
Cafeteria items
1/2 Ham and Swiss sandwich and cup of soup
James & Shirley Balk Café Cafe

Website: meijergardens.org

Cross Streets: Between Leonard St NE and Bradford St NE

Closed now

  • Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

1000 E Beltline Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525 ·471.45 mi

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Amenities

  • Wifi

Reviews

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Kyle V. 03/29/26

This is unlike your typical museum cafe. The food here is consistent and the staff is friendly. They recently updated the concept where they now bring your food to your table which helps with the...

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Frank H. 08/12/26

Above average cafeteria food. Got the Reuben and the grilled cheese.Great service. Better than average cafeteria atmosphere.

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Mona K. 04/17/26

James and Shirley Balk Cafe has a nice setting. However, you should be careful to get the right order And not be cheated. We came from Ohio to spend couple days in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and we...

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Lucas E. 08/23/25

As far as museum-type cafe options go, this is quite a good one. There's not many options -- salads, sandwiches, and pasta -- but it all gets made in front of you. Prices are high, but at this...

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Katy C. 11/29/23

The James & Shirley Balk Cafe is a very nice option for lunch on site at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park. The menu changes a bit seasonally but on my most recent visit I got the halloumi...

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